This material safety data sheet provides information on potassium formate solid. It lists no hazards for the chemical and notes it may cause minor eye or skin irritation upon contact. Instructions are given for safe handling, storage, disposal, and emergency response in case of exposure. Key details include that potassium formate is a white crystal, soluble in water, and stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

1. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA ST{EET
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company ldentification
MSDS Name: Potassium formate Solid
Synonyms: No.
Section 2 - Com lnformation on Ingredients
Hazard Symbols: None listed.
Risk Phrases: None listed.
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
Targel Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: No information found.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get
medical aid immediately.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anl4hing by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Remove fiom exposure to flesh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Antidote: None reported.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:N/A
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Clean up spills immediately" observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up or
absorb material, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with
adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away ffom incompatible substances.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

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Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing; Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: used when necessary.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: White crystal
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Solubility: Soluble in 100 cc of water.
Specifi c Gravity/Density: I . 5700g/cm3
Molecular Formula:HCOOK
Molecular Weight:84. 2 1
Section 10 - Statritity and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, exposure to air, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Epidem iology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reprod uctive Effects: No infomati on avaiiab le.
Neurotoxicity: No inforrnation available.
M utagenicity: No information available.
Other Studies: No data available.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.
Environ mental: No information found.
Physical: Formates may metabolize into formic acid.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
IATA No information available.
IMO No information available.
RID/ADR No information available.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
Health & Safety Reporting List :None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemicat Test Rules : None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 16 - Additional Information
MSDS Creation Date: 05 12512008
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